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A light buzzing went off waking Cielo from his slumber; he had forgotten that the alarm was set to go off at eight so Luna and he could get a jump on the day. Cielo rolled over to his back in order to reach and turn off the alarm causing Luna to let out a little moan startling Cielo a bit, still sleepy he had forgotten Luna let him rest with her the night before, her muzzle resting softly against his chest. Cielo managed to turn off the alarm without waking her or so he thought, this was not the first time he had shared the same bed with Luna though it was the first he did not share with her due to a dream. Taking his hoof he lightly brushed her mane "Luna, it's time to wake up. We have a long day ahead of us" Cielo said softly causing Luna to let out another little moan leaning more towards a grumble, it was clear she was at least slightly aware of her surroundings. "I don't want to get up yet either Luna" Cielo admitted, not because he wanted more sleep but because he was enjoying the fact that she was cuddled up to him. Only one other time came to mind and that was out of her need for comfort after a Nightmare Moon induced dream. "You know we have to keep the schedule you made and that means making it to Ponyville by two at the latest"

Luna reluctantly picked up her head and looked up at Cielo just realizing herself she had cuddled up to him during the night, letting go of him promptly Luna apologized in embarrassment "S-sorry, I guess I could not stay on my own side of the bed"

"A mistake I hope you will continue to make" Cielo replied leaning in and nuzzling the side of her neck. "Really I don't mind one bit if you don't"

"I'll keep that in mind" Luna replied with a little smile she tried desperately to hide, she knew full well it was not proper to share a bed with a stallion unless the two were wed but Luna felt secure enough in her trust for Cielo to convince herself it was okay. She was the one who always cuddled up to him, he never tried anything with her and seemed to be a gentle stallion at all times while sharing a bed. "Thanks for staying with me last night"

"No need for thanks Luna, to wake next to the mare of my dreams it more thanks than I'll ever deserve" Cielo said in a soft almost teasing tone causing Luna to give him a little shove making Cielo smile. "Any dreams? You seemed to rest soundly throughout the night"

"No there were no dreams, I asked you to stay because well... after everything that happened I was a little stressed still and really I just wanted your company" Luna admitted looking up at Cielo who rolled to his side so he was now facing her "I can hear Celestia lecturing me now"

"Who says she has to know" Cielo replied leaning his muzzle in and kissing Luna softly, Luna could feel her cheeks turning red. This was still a new feeling to her and would take a little getting used to not that she would complain about it one bit, she liked the sudden rush of emotion a single kiss gave her. "Besides all we did was share a bed, sleep and cuddle a bit, what's so wrong with that?" Cielo asked breaking the kiss.

Luna looked into his eyes for a moment before smiling, her blush still visible "Nothing I guess, I'm just being silly" Luna stretched a bit nuzzling under Cielo's chin as she did so "I think I'm going to take a bath Cielo so I can wake up a bit more"

"Good idea Luna, I'll do the same and grab my saddle bag after. I'll meet you back here right?" Cielo asked stretching a little himself and sliding the blankets down off his body readying himself to get out of bed.

"That sounds like a good plan to me" Cielo sliding the covers off caused most of them to slide of Luna a bit as well leaving only her flank covered. She watched Cielo get out of her bed and stretch out his wings spreading his feathers a bit before folding them back up "Try not to take to long okay?"

"I won't princess, I'll likely be back before you're done and if not then moments after you finish" Cielo looked back at Luna with a happy smile "promise~"

Luna smiled back and watched Cielo leave her chambers before getting out of bed herself, with a little spring in her step she trotted to the washroom. It was hard to believe that she was courting a stallion now, she no longer had to hide her feelings from him or anypony else. Adding to her joy was her reconciliation with Celestia the night before, finally she was going to be treated like the mare she was and not like some little foal; Luna was to be given the respect from her sister that she had longed for. Luna drew herself a nice hot bath and started to wash up with an eagerness to begin this new day, the day she would set out on her campaign to rebuild her image and get back in touch with the world that had seemed to pass her by.

Cielo was heading back to the barracks when his path crossed with Celestia's who was quite eager to engage him in conversation "Cielo~!" Celestia called out to him making him stop in his tracks.

Cielo had a friendly smile on his face not having a reason he could think of to be nervous about Celestia stopping him. "Good morning princess Celestia, how are you feeling on this lovely morning?" Cielo inquired.

"You know I'm feeling okay" Celestia replied with a smile of her own walking a little closer "There is one small thing though I'm sure it's nothing but would you mind if I asked you just one small question? If not it's no big deal but it might make my morning all the better if you would allow it"

"By all means Princess, you need not ask my permission to ask a simple question" Cielo replied finding it odd the way she worded her sentence.

"Very well then, I heard through the grapevine that you went back to my sister's chambers last night and never left. Is there any truth to this claim Cielo?"

Cielo lost his smile and shook his head a little "Unbelievable, really after last night you are going to.." Cielo did not get a chance to finish his sentence before Celestia cut him off, he took note she was still calm and did not appear to be upset in any way.

"Now now I'm not going to lecture you two on what you should or should not do, I said I would respect her and give her more space but Cielo Luna is my sister and if I hear something happening with her from somepony I'm going to listen" Celestia said walking a little closer to Cielo and lowering her head down a bit so she was on his eyes level "What you two I will try to keep my nose out of but let me say this to you, my sister is still young and a bit naive at times especially when it comes to anything pertaining to love or being in a relationship. I know you are a good stallion Cielo and I know you would not take advantage of my younger sister's inexperience and naivety I just wanted to be sure you understood that about her. Please don't rush things and... well just treat her right and take care of her, that's all"

Cielo looked a bit puzzled "Wow okay... that was not how I was expecting that conversation to go. Listen, Celestia I can respect you looking out for your sister I really can but don't worry. I would never take advantage of her and I don't think Luna is naive as you think but if it will help put your mind at ease all we did was sleep nothing more. I'm in no rush to make anything happen" Cielo said looking into Celestia's eyes. "Tell me I'm lying when I say I love your sister and I would never do anything to make her feel uncomfortable or take advantage of her loving nature"

Taking Cielo up on his offer Celestia searched Cielo's eyes for any hint of deceit and was quite pleased to find none. "I believe you Cielo" Celestia picked her head back up smiling genuinely. "I'm glad my sister found you and I'm sorry for butting my nose in on this matter. I just really wanted to get it off my chest, talking things out is better than holding them in right?" Celestia asked Cielo, he nodded his head in agreement "Good to hear , just one last thing if you could I would like to have a little chat with Luna before the two of you head out on this little journey of yours. Nothing too serious I just want to make sure she is properly prepared is all"

"So you're not going to blind side her with questions about whether or not we had relations." Cielo asked sarcastically.

"No Cielo I am not going to do that, will you please just let her know I wish to see her. She will most likely come if she hears it from you besides I would not want to bother her first thing in the morning, poor mare must be tired waking up so early"

"Yes Princess I will let Luna know you wish to see her" Cielo replied eager to finish this awkward conversation and eager to get back to Luna not wanting to be late. Celestia could sense Cielo's growing impatient and rather than hold him up any longer she bid him a good day and was on her way having gotten the information she sought. "Day one and off to a great start" Cielo mumbled to himself as he reached the barracks, wasting no time he quickly showered and gathered a few supplies along with his saddle bags before rushing back to Luna's chambers.

Luna was in front of her mirror in the washroom fixing her mane having already washed and dried her coat when Cielo entered her chambers with saddle bags in mouth. "Took you long enough~" Luna teased hearing the door open and close assuming it was Cielo.

Cielo set the saddle bags down near the door out of the way "Sorry about that, I would have been back here sooner but I bumped into your sister on the way to the barracks and she can be a chatty one" Cielo answered back as he walked over to Luna's bed and started making it.

"Oh my sister, what did she want?" Luna inquired while Cielo finished making her bed.

"Well it seems that she wishes to make sure you're prepared" Cielo replied putting emphasis on the word prepared "but I think it still might have to do with the fact she knows I spent the night in here with you" Cielo heard Luna drop her brush onto the washroom floor.

"And how does she know that!?" Luna poked her head out of the washroom "Is she still spying on me?" she seemed a bit flustered with the info presented, borderline angry.

"I don't know she asked me about it this morning, she was not rude or anything about it just concerned that we did something I think" Cielo replied looking at Luna, her mane still wet and straight no longer having its magical like appearance. "I can't say she was spying on you because there's no proof of that, you know as well as I that any guard who might have seen me come in here last night and not leave could have said something. It's not like it's easy to keep anything secret in these walls Luna, you know this"

Luna let out a loud agitated sigh and ducked back into the washroom to finish brushing and drying her mane. "Great! Just what I wanted to do this morning, I'll be so happy when we are out traveling Equestria. Nopony keeping tabs on me or butting into our business"

"Very true Luna but don't forget though Nopony will be keeping tabs on you all ponies eyes will be on you, after all a princess out in public is something that draws attention. I don't think it's going to be as easy as you have it pictured in your head" Cielo countered bringing up a valid point that Luna had no response for. "That brings me to another matter... I know we are courting now but how do you wish to handle that when out in public? Should we downplay any affection if any at all? Will we be getting separate rooms and if not will our rooms have to have separate beds? Just some things that should be considered before we enter the public's eye"

Luna remained silent for a moment to think, she emerged from the washroom with her mane flowing once more. Walking over to the mirror in her room she started to put her armor back on "Well... I don't want to downplay it at all really, there's no shame in being in love with somepony so why should we have to hide it. I think we should just be ourselves and if it comes up it comes up" Luna replied putting on her shoes and neck piece. "As for the sleeping arrangements I think we can share a room and bed if that is okay with you, I don't mind and I really feel better with you at my side Cielo"

Cielo felt happy hearing Luna state that she feels better with him around her "Well that's all settled then, I thought it would take a little more time for you to choose but it seems you might have given this some prior thought"

"I did last night yes, I knew it would come up and I thought long and hard about what I wanted. My choices might not be the right ones to make but they are the ones I want and will stick by" Luna said proudly as she levitated her crown own onto her head. "But I would not mind hearing your opinion"

"To be honest I agree with what you think though sharing a room might get you some unwanted press and questions I don't feel we should have to hide anything. You nailed it when you said being in love is nothing to be ashamed of, just know there might be some out there who feel differently. You are a Princess Luna and with that comes being judged by everypony who looks at you, not all will be supportive or even understanding" Cielo explained.

"I know Cielo but I can hope right?" Luna asked with a smile before gathering a few supplies she felt essential to travel and loading up her saddlebags "I know I can't make everypony happy but it won't stop me from trying and those who don't like it will still have to respect it, it's my decision to make after all not theirs "Luna finished with confidence as she finished packing her saddlebags up. "So are you ready?"

"Yes Luna I'm all packed and ready to go but... what of your sister?" Cielo Inquired thinking Luna had forgotten.

Luna looked over at the clock, the time now reading quarter past nine and let out a sigh "Ya I'll go see her since I have time though I REALLY don't want to do this"

"You two made good strides last night, this might be a good test to see if she is true to her promises to you" Cielo pointed out giving Luna a more desirable reason to want to go and talk with her sister.

Luna thought for a moment as she put on her saddle bags taking her time to make them as comfortable as they could be "True, guess I should go in there with a positive attitude" Luna said making Cielo smile. He walked over to the door and placed his saddle bags on his back before getting the door for Luna "Besides if we do happen to argue it's not like I have to stick around here" she giggled a little happy she would soon be out of the castle.

Luna and Cielo made their way to Celestia's chambers as planned, the guards posted were told to be expecting them and opened the doors right away for the two. Walking into Celestia's room Luna and Cielo were greeted with a happy Celestia "Good morning you two! I trust you both slept well~" Celestia chimed in a teasing tone.

"We slept just fine thank you" Luna replied with a bit of a scowl "I don't appreciate the fact you were still spying on me dear sister, you gave me your word you would stop yet here we are"

Celestia seemed a bit surprised at Luna stating she was still being spied on "Luna I gave no such order, yes it was brought to my attention but that's namely because every guard in the palace knows by now. Word travels quickly. I happened to hear two talking about it while on my way back from the altar, when I inquired what they spoke of they filled me in on what they knew" Celestia admitted "I swear I gave no order for you to be watched"

Luna looked over at Cielo who was a bit embarrassed his fellow guards were talking about him and most likely speculating as to his activities. Cielo looked back at Luna "Well that's possible; I mean guards don't get out much so gossiping to one another is like there from of entertainment. If Celestia is lying she picked a good lie"

Luna looked back at her sister "Okay fine, say I believe you then what did you want to see me for if not to ask me about that"

"Luna you're leaving for up to a month, did it ever cross your mind I just wanted to talk to you before you go?" Celestia asked seeming a little bothered by Luna's question "if it's okay with you I would like to talk to you in private but if you still do not trust me it's fine" Celestia pinned her ears back a little making Luna feel guilty

With a sigh Luna asked Cielo if he would kindly wait outside for her and Cielo agreed without any resistance not wanting to put any stress on Luna and Celestia, once Cielo was out of the room Celestia let her ears lift off her head and smiled a little "Okay what's this about really?" Luna asked

"Just what I said I wanted to see you and talk to you before you were on your way" Celestia replied walking over near her bed to a small bookshelf. She removed a few books and took out one that was hidden behind the others while Luna watched now a bit curious "And I wanted to give you this" Celestia made her way back to Luna levitating the book in front of her as she walked.

Luna used her magic to take the book from her sister and turned it around to read the cover "A journey to marehood?" Luna cocked her head a little at the name and opened the book "What kind of book is this, an adventure guide?" she asked skimming through the pages. Parts of the book had pictures but nothing really caught her eye, missing the chapter names she continued on until she reached a page that turned her face red, she immediately dropped the book "What kind of book is that!" she demanded embarrassed.

"What did you see dear?" Celestia asked with a smile knowing full well what Luna saw.

"You know what I saw don't play games with me!" Luna growled angrily trying to replace her embarrassment with anger.

"Really does the sight of a stallions penis embarrass you so that you lose the ability to simply shut the book or continue a civil conversation?" Celestia asked effectively shutting Luna up, she could not even repeat the word to her sister. Face still red Celestia picked the book up for Luna and began to explain "It's a book that explains the changes you're going through and the new feeling you're having for Cielo, it covers all aspects of being in love and what comes with it including chemical changes in your body that you might not even know you were having and yes it also goes onto explain all about mating, it has detailed diagrams and pictures of the male and female genitalia, the reproductive cycle and will show the changes a mare goes through during pregnancy" Celestia said all of this with a straight face making no jokes or puns while Luna looked at her almost in disbelief, to shocked to speak. "I know this is not something that you want to talk about but it's something that has to happen"

"N-NO!" Luna finally managed to get her mind to allow her to retort. "I-I knew you were up to something, look we did nothing but sleep that's all we did! I don't need that stupid book!"

"You don't?" Celestia asked remaining calm. "So you know all about the reproductive cycle? Okay then tell me how a foal is made"

Luna fell silent again for several minutes while her sister waited patiently for her answer "W-Well when a mommy and daddy love one another they... I-I mean the daddy... he..."

"You're talking like a filly Luna" Celestia said in almost a scolding voice "Give me a proper answer"

"Why is this so important to you!" Luna snapped becoming more defensive "It's not like I'm going to do anything!"

Celestia shook her head with a smile "Really? I've see the way you act when he kisses you, you freeze up like you're unable to move. Let me guess your heart flutters almost as if it skips a beat, you're nervous but at the same time it feels good. You're not sure how to react and yet at the same moment though you are lost and powerless you never want that feeling to go away because it's bliss personified" Celestia tapped her hoof a little on the floor "Am I close?" Luna nodded slowly shocked Celestia was so knowledgeable, the thought of her sister feeling the way she did at one point baffled Luna's mind. "Listen Luna I've been there and you may be embarrassed off all of this but it's part of being in love and if you really love Cielo you will have to face this someday"

"But I can wait; it's not like it's going to happen any time soon" Luna looked down to the floor dragging her hoof along it desperately wanting this conversation to be over. The thought of mating never once crossed her mind until Celestia put it there.

"How do you know? Luna love is not really something you can plan for, sure you can say it won't happen any time soon and I hope you're right. The thought of you doing anything like this is not one I relish at all, but you two are already sharing a bed"

"All we did was sleeeeep!" Luna once more emphasized that nothing happened between them during the night.

"Yes for now all you did was sleep I understand that, but say one night you two are in bed together looking deep into each other's eyes and Cielo leans in giving you a kiss or you give him one something as simple as that can escalate Luna" Celestia tried to explain. "The kiss feels good so you two kiss again and again growing more passionate with each passing kiss. Cielo coxes you onto your back during your little make out session and begins to rub your chest softly with his hoof" Luna's cheeks were now a shade of crimson unable to change to any darker shade listening to her sister describing what could happen. "He starts to work his hoof lower and lower, you know what will happen next but even though you're nervous it feels good and Cielo seems to be loving it, so since you're both enjoying yourselves tell me Luna would you tell him to stop?"

Luna sat down baffled on how to answer, at first she told herself yes but the more and more she thought about it the more she could feel her body warming up "I-It's kinda hot in here" Luna said a bit flustered trying to change the subject, her heart was beating faster now and though she did not notice at first Celestia took notice she was breathing heavily.

"Luna stop for a moment and look at yourself, your breathing is rapid and I bet your heart rate is elevated. Your body is telling you something but what of the two is it, are you more afraid or excited over what I described" Celestia asked though Luna did not respond, Luna did however stop for a moment and take not on how she was reacting though she could never admit to her sister she felt more excited than scared over what she had described. "Okay don't answer that's fine, if you feel more excited that nervous it's okay they are both natural feeling. Luna I'm not trying to embarrass you or put my nose in your personal business as much as I really want to hear I'm just trying to educate you and prove a point. Love is not something that can be planned and if you can truly plan it out then what you have is not love I hate to say, part of me wants to lie and tell you its to be feared but I promised I would treat you more like a mare and that's what I'm doing. I am trying to arm you with the knowledge so if you make that choice to take your relationship to the point down the road then at least it was an educated choice"

Luna listened closely to what her sister was telling her "If I take that book can we stop talking about this please... I mean Cielo and I did just start courting and I think you might be taking this a bit fast..."

"Says the mare who shared a bed with a stallion last night, you know most mares and stallions do not share beds unless they are at the point in the relationship where the two might consider mating" Celestia replied riving that point home. "But yes if you take the book we can stop"

Luna picked the book back up off the floor and opened her saddle bag, she slid the book in and close it back up. "Celestia...?" Luna kept her head turned not wanting to look at her sister "Say... say I was more excited than scared... you sure that does not mean there's something wrong with me..."

Luna heard a few steps from her sister before she felt Celestia wrap her hooves around her pulling Luna tight to her in a loving hug "No my dear sister there is nothing wrong with you, just keep this in mind" Celestia spoke softly and lovingly "there is no need to rush anything and if Cielo does something you don't like tell him. Trust me Luna he loves you and will respect your wishes and no matter what you do so will I, you're my sister and I'll always love you no matter what"

Luna hugged Celestia back giving her a little nuzzle in thanks, though this whole conversation made her feel uneasy with her sister at the same time she felt closer to her than she had in some time "Thank you Celestia" Luna whispered back, ending the hug Luna gave Celestia a little kiss "But please lets never have a talk like this again..."

"I'll try but I can't make that promise, no matter how much you grow or how old you may be I'll always look out for you and try to give you helpful advice even if it's embarrassing to talk about" Celestia smiled widely from Luna's kiss, it felt so nice to be on good terms with her once more. "one last thing before you go, what route are you talking?"

Luna rolled her eyes and stood back up "same route I announced to everypony else sis first Ponyville then Dodge city, Appleloosa, Los Pegasus, Vanhoover, Tall Tale, Cloudsdale, Hollow Shades, Manehatten, Fillydelphia, and Baltimare" Luna resisted off her chosen route as the blush on her cheeks finally started to fade.

"Okay, promise me you'll be safe and keep me posted every day?" Celestia asked walking Luna to the door knowing she was eager to be on her way.

"Yes Celestia every NIGHT I will keep you posted letting you know how my day went, you can expect a letter by no later than midnight" Luna smiled opening the door, Celestia followed her out wanting to see her off and Cielo was waiting patiently for her just a little ways down the hall chatting with Cadance so he was not tempted to eavesdrop during her conversation with Celestia.

Cielo and Cadance seemed to be in a happy mood when Luna and Celestia approached the two, from what they gathered Cadance was asking Cielo about his days back in flight academy and he was entertaining her with a few humorous stories. The four of them made their way to the made hall and headed for the front doors of the castle, Celestia and Cadance stopped at the entrance and said their goodbyes to Luna and Cielo. They did want to go further but Celestia had to stay behind to get her extra affairs in order now that she would be doing Luna's work as well once more.

Luna and Cielo's figures started to fade in the distance as the two of the headed towards the train station, looking over at Celestia Cadance could tell that something was bothering her. "They will be just fine you know, you had to let her go sometime besides she has Cielo with her she'll be fine" Cadance said to Celestia trying to cheer her up assuming her worry stemmed from letting Luna go off on her own.

"I know she will but that will not stop me from worry" Celestia replied softly. "Our family is small enough as it is and... well I worry for her, you too Cadence, if anything happened to either of you..." Celestia seemed quite saddened at the thought.

Cadance was not sure if it was the thought of something happening to Luna or her that was the root of Celestia's fear or if it was more of her fear of ending up alone. "Our family will be just fine and will even grow one day, Shining and I do plan to have a family at some point and if things go well with Luna and Cielo who knows. Our family will prosper Celestia that much is for certain; Luna is a strong mare, kicked your butt and captured you upon her return if memory serves right. You two have fight side by side many times Celestia, you know her power so try not to worry about that and if this has something to do with her dreams she has not had one in a long time now. If that changes I'm sure Cielo will handle it, he seems to have done fine so far so I'd say she's in good hooves" Celestia let out a little sigh and agreed but that did not make watching her sister leave any easier on her. "Tell you what, how about I extend my stay for a few days" Cadance offered hoping her company would help.

"I couldn't ask that of you" Celestia said a little surprised at Cadance's offer

"You did not ask it of me I offered, besides I bet Shining is having the time of his life right now calling all the shots, he never says it but I know he misses being in charge"

Celestia put her wing over Cadance and looked over at her "Thank you Cadance, if you truly do not mind I would love the company"

Cadance gave Celestia a little nudge and smiled feeling happy she could cheer her aunt up a bit, she knew it would be a tough task but during her time at the castle she was going to do her best to make sure Celestia remained happy.

Luna and Cielo neared the train station both with a little pep in there step, Luna was quite happy to finally be on her way and held her head high "So... if I may ask what did your sister want? You two were in there for some time" Cielo asked looking over at Luna.

Blushing a bit Luna kept her smile and gave Cielo a simple answer "Oh nothing much you know just mare stuff, she was making sure I would keep in contact and wanted to know my route. Aside from that nothing else"

"Mare stuff?" Cielo cocked his head a little not getting her reference but he did not linger on it, Cielo was just glad Luna and her sister were getting along again "Well it's good to hear you two are getting along so well again, really it is"

Luna stopped a little before the ticket counter and turned to Cielo who stopped the moment she did "Cielo I... I want to thank you... for everything, I mean it if not for you I'm not sure where I'd be right now, I know I would not have the courage to do this and I know my sister and I would not have worked things out"

"Well Cadance helped with your sister and you working things out" Cielo added not wanting to take all the credit for something he had help with "And you had all this in you all along, you just needed a little help to bring it to the surface Luna"

"Still... without you all of it would not have been possible so... thank you for sticking by me through it all, for being there for me when I treated you like dirt and for not giving up on me... for doing the right thing even when my sister or I were to blind to see it... Thank you" Leaning down Luna gave him a little kiss on the cheek shocking a few ponies who were waiting on the train to arrive and the stallion at the ticket booth.

"No need to thank me Princess" Cielo replied as Luna lifted her head back up "It is an honor and a pleasure to have helped, I will always be there for you in the best and worst of time no matter what. On my life I will always be there for you"

Luna smiled softly looking down into the Cielo's eyes, as much as she hated to admit her sister was right she could feel her heart beating a little faster just by looking at him and it was not a feeling she wanted to suppress. Luna was not sure what was to come once they set out or what to expect in each town but one thing was for sure, she was glad she would not have to face it alone and she had the backing of Cielo. Nopony could know what the future would hold and this enticed Luna's mind with wonder and hope for the future, Cielo was kind enough to pay for the tickets for the two having been sure to bring a healthy amount of bits along for the trip. Stepping onto the train Luna did not look back, her mind and focus were set on what lay ahead for her. With a smile Princess Luna said softly to herself as her and Cielo neared their room "Next stop Ponyville~"